The Abbey Company Successfully Negotiates Sale of 60,000 Square Foot Facility at Auburn Airport Business Park, Auburn, CA Jun 23, 2009
June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Abbey Company announced the closing of the sale of a 60,000 square foot freestanding flex building at the Auburn Airport Business Park to Miltenyi Biotec, a company headquartered in Germany that specializes in cell biology, immunology, regenerative medicine, and molecular biology. While discussing the recent transaction, Kurt Hysen, the Northern California / Sacramento Regional Asset Manager for The Abbey Company, commented, "We are pleased to welcome a highly... (PR Newswire)
Doc seeks solutions for sexual dysfunction Jun 22, 2009
Just as understanding the molecular biology of erectile dysfunction led to a pill to help overcome it, the hope is something similar can be done for women, Dr. Lewis said. "Probably what we're going to see, as the physiology and molecular biology is better understood, then the chemicals that are really necessary for the female sexual process, we'll identify them, become so specific that we'll then probably be able to address that therapeutically," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Leaving a 'mark on the medical community' Jun 22, 2009
Molecular biology program established. M cells are shown to be more sensitive to many drugs that affect the heart. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Method For Computing Evolutionary Trees Could Revolutionize Evolutionary Biology Jun 21, 2009
The science of figuring out these trees, known as systematics, has progressed significantly in the last two decades largely due to advances in computation, genetics and molecular biology. However, many of the relationships among the world's 1. (Science Daily)
Study finds that tobacco companies changed design of cigarettes without alerting smokers Jun 20, 2009
Programs and projects range from the molecular biology of AIDS vaccines to the epidemiology of cancer; from risk analysis to violence prevention; from maternal and children's health to quality of care measurement; from health care management to international health and human rights. For more information on the school visit. (EurekAlert!)
New Prostate Cancer Biomarker Discovered Jun 20, 2009
"We previously showed that the absence of stromal caveolin-1 is also associated with advanced tumor stage, early recurrence and metastasis of breast cancer," Dr. Michael Lisanti, a professor in the departments of cancer biology, medical oncology, and biochemistry and molecular biology at Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, said in a university news release. "Now we have identified [the protein's] similar prognostic value in prostate cancer," Lisanti added. (MEDLINEplus)
Scientists sequence genome of the N2-fixing, soil-living bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii Jun 18, 2009
According to Ray Dixon, project lead in Molecular Biology at the John Innes Centre in the United Kingdom, "The international collaboration created by the Azotobacter genome project was an integral part of the discovery of these unexpected anaerobic processes in A. vinelandii, which confirmed the importance of this organism as a host for the expression and purification of oxygen-sensitive enzymes.". The work will also provide more information about the unique biosynthetic pathways involved in the... (EurekAlert!)
Rodeo: Steffes points herself in the right direction Jun 18, 2009
0 grade-point average in molecular biology and medical microbiology. Steffes won the 2007 CNFR women s all-around title, and she currently sits sixth in all-around after the first two rounds of the rodeo. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Special Libraries Association honors Elsevier Jun 18, 2009
Journal of Molecular Biology Elsevier. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Elsevier with the American Academy of Dermatology. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Structure Of HIV Protein Shell Revealed Jun 17, 2009
To overcome the problem, Pornillos and Yeager turned to molecular biology ... "Our work takes advantage of so-called hybrid methods molecular biology, biochemistry, electron microscopy, and X-ray crystallography," says Yeager ... "These methods are synergistic. The EM results guided the molecular biology to engineer stable CA hexamers that were then amenable to 3D crystallization and X-ray structure analysis at atomic resolution.". (Science Daily)
Improved long-term expression from helper virus-free HSV-1 vectors packaged using combinations of mutated HSV-1 proteins that include the UL13 protein kinase and specific components of the VP16 transcriptional complex Jun 17, 2009
BMC Molecular Biology 2009, 10:58doi:10. 1186/1471-2199-10-58. (BioMed Central)
Food of the Future to Be More Diverse? Jun 16, 2009
L. Curtis Hannah, a plant molecular biology researcher at the University of Florida in Gainesville, is using modern gene-transfer techniques to engineer strains of corn that could help farmers in tropical areas. Global warming may bring relatively fast temperature increases such areas. (National Geographic)
New Diabetes Drug Shows Promise In Trial Jun 16, 2009
"We want more medications that have this type of profile," Dr. Alan Garber, a professor of medicine, biochemistry and cell and molecular biology at Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, and lead author of the liraglutide/glimepiride trial, said at the time of its release ... D., professor, medicine, biochemistry and cell and molecular biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston; Sten Madsbad, M.D., professor, endocrinology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark; June 8, 2009, The Lancet, online. (MEDLINEplus)
State Snapshots Jun 16, 2009
Carpenter is majoring in molecular biology, Smith is studying health and human performance and Lechner is a math education major. Montanan wins Canadian event SOUTH SURREY, British Columbia (AP) Mike Grob won the City of Surrey Invitational on Sunday for his sixth career Canadian Tour title, closing with a bogey-free 5-under 67 for a two-stroke victory over Canadian Graham DeLaet. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mapping gene expression with Gene Expression Atlas Jun 16, 2009
Hinxton, 15 June 2009 Today, researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) launch a new database, the Gene Expression Atlas, which allows scientists to search and compare gene expression data at unprecedented detail and scope. Observing how gene expression varies in different cell types, tissues and under disease conditions can help researchers understand gene function and to develop new drugs and therapies. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 16, 2009
She will attend the University of California at Berkeley and major in molecular biology and minor in Spanish. Samuel Kent Schnake: honors diploma, OSAA Athletic Scholar, Valco Scholar Athlete, Certificate of Initial Mastery. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
UI pays consultant $112K for 9-month contract Jun 5, 2009
Rodriguez's salary is "outrageous" and could support seven graduate students each month," Sammarruca said.The university has employed Rodriguez as an independent consultant with Volentum for more than a year and before signing the nine-month contract in 2008, she signed one-time contracts between $10,000 and $15,500 to conduct workshops.Other universities spend similar amounts on independent consultants, according school officials, and the role of consultants at universities is important and... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Early Childhood Conditions That Lead To Adult Health Disparities Identified Jun 5, 2009
Shonkoff et al. Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, and the Childhood Roots of Health Disparities: Building a New Framework for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. JAMA The Journal of the American Medical Association, 2009; 301 (21): 2252 DOI. (Science Daily)
Philomath High School’s valedictorian candidates Jun 5, 2009
Plans: Attend the University of California at Berkeley and major in molecular biology and minor in Spanish. Then apply for medical school at UCSF and become an orthopedic physician. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Twelve Patriot League Student-Athletes Honored As Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Jun 4, 2009
46 gpa as a Finance major, and Shannon Alejandro (women's track and field) who studies Molecular Biology and has a gpa of 3. 25. (Patriotleague.com)
Sugarcoating Fruit Fly Development: Sugar Tags On Nuclear Proteins Have An Important Developmental Function Jun 3, 2009
Some 25 years after its first discovery, researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg have now gained insight into the role of one of these tags, a small sugar residue, that is found on many different proteins across species. See also. (Science Daily)
CSHL researchers unravel how a protein helps nerve cells recycle synaptic vesicles Jun 3, 2009
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is a private, not-for-profit research and education institution at the forefront of efforts in molecular biology and genetics to generate knowledge that will yield better diagnostics and treatments for cancer, neurological diseases and other major causes of human suffering. For more information, visit. (EurekAlert!)
Genetic Profiling Reveals Genes Active In The Earliest Brain Circuit Construction Jun 3, 2009
The experiments, conducted by former graduate student Hilleary Osheroff, now at the American Museum of Natural History, drew on a project developed by Hatten and Nathaniel Heintz, James and Marilyn Simons Professor and head of the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, called the Gene Expression Nervous System Atlas (GENSAT). GENSAT pioneered a genetic engineering technology that employs bacterial artificial chromosomes to visualize the contribution of thousands of genes to the mouse brain with the... (Science Daily)
Enzyme Involved In Inflammatory Bowel Disease Discovered Jun 3, 2009
D., Distinguished Professor and Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State College of Medicine, and Daniel Lottaz, Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the University of Bern, Switzerland, could potentially lead to therapies to help the half-a-million Americans affected by ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, collectively referred to as IBD. ... D., in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Leo Fitzpatrick, Ph. (Science Daily)
Donald E. Rounds Jun 2, 2009
He then entered the doctoral program at UCLA, and earned a doctorate in cellular and molecular biology in 1958. After receiving that degree, he served as a postdoctoral fellow in the tissue culture laboratory at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
ChIP-Seq, Drosophila targeted mutagenesis featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols Jun 2, 2009
Since 1933, it has furthered the advance and spread of scientific knowledge in all areas of genetics and molecular biology, including cancer biology, plant science, bioinformatics, and neurobiology. It is a division of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, an innovator in life science research and the education of scientists, students, and the public. (EurekAlert!)
Degree isn't enough Jun 2, 2009
"I kept getting this question: 'Have you done anything in the area of molecular biology?'" She would tell employers that she didn't have the proper experience because she wasn't specifically trained for that ... "My first year I worked in an infectious disease lab. Later, they put me in a molecular biology lab. When I helped with one of the projects in that lab, I realized that my old, unmentioned experience related to what I was doing at that time.". (CNN)
Lenzmeier Receives BVU's Highest Faculty Honor Jun 2, 2009
A student: "It is invigorating to learn from a professor who has a deep seated interest in the material he is presenting to the class. In conjunction with his enthusiasm for his particular area of study, Dr. Lenzmeier remains up-to-date with the newest discoveries in this field which he incorporates into his lectures to equip students with knowledge about the ever evolving world of science. . . He goes beyond the status quo by integrating outside information from his personal experiences to... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
MicroRNAs grease the cell's circadian clockwork Jun 1, 2009
Ueli Schibler, from the Molecular Biology Department of the University of Geneva, focuses on the mechanisms controlling the tiny oscillators in liver cells. MicroRNAs were among the potential factors likely to be involved in clock gene regulation. (EurekAlert!)
Athens Banner-Herald Best & Brightest Scholarship finalists May 31, 2009
Future Plans: Attend the University of Georgia and obtain a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology with a pre-medical concentration. Go on to medical school and pursue a career as a clinical oncologist. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Yesterday's career tracks may not be right for you today, but there are promising alternatives out there May 31, 2009
Students study chemistry, molecular biology, and genetics and work on real cases; 52 percent of those entering the program already have baccalaureate degrees in the sciences. A bachelor's degree can lead to a job as a technician; to be considered a scientist, you'll need a master's or doctorate. (Boston Globe)
Enjoying the view from the top of the class May 31, 2009
Study/career interest: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, medicine/surgery. Favorite quote for inspiration: Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not the sum of what we have been, but what we yearn to be. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Evolution Of Gene Regulation: How Microbial Neighbors Settle Differences May 31, 2009
Researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) have. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Killer Virus ID'd In Africa May 30, 2009
Investigators in Africa thought the illness might be Ebola, because some of the patients had bleeding in the gums and around needle injection sites, said Stuart Nichol, chief of the molecular biology lab in the CDC's Special Pathogens Branch. Other symptoms include fever, shock, coma and organ failure. (CBS News)
How Did Recombinant DNA Start? May 30, 2009
What ultimately came from this meeting was the birth of recombinant DNA cloning, the start of the biotechnology industry and a new era in molecular biology. Collaborating on the use of newly identified restriction enzymes and DNA manipulation techniques, they published seminal papers showing that DNA from one source could be cut with restriction enzymes and then placed into the midst of cut DNA from another source, and these could be placed into bacteria and grow stably with the recombined DNA... (Suite101.com)
Sugarcoating fruit fly development May 30, 2009
25 years after its first discovery, researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg have now gained insight into the role of one of these tags, a small sugar residue, that is found on many different proteins across species. In the current online issue of Science they report that the addition of this sugar tag to proteins in the nucleus of a cell is vital for normal development in fruit flies. (EurekAlert!)
Altered omega acid ups allergy risk May 30, 2009
WASHINGTON: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology says its scientists may have found a biological basis for why the risk of inflammation associated with autoimmunity and allergy has increased due to changes in the Western diet, which have altered the consumption of omega-6 fatty acids (w6) compared with omega-3 fatty acids (w3), over the past century. Anthropological evidence suggests that human ancestors maintained a 2:1 w6/w3 ratio for much of history, but in Western... (India Times, India)
Urban Cool Made in the Country May 30, 2009
In high school (Class of '99), he took painting and drawing classes, but when he enrolled in college he was drawn to cell and molecular biology courses. He scrapped that though and ended up graduating with a degree in business. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Discoveries Upend Traditional Thinking About How Plants Make Certain Compounds May 30, 2009
But MSU biochemistry and molecular biology scientists Anthony Schilmiller and Rob Last were part of a research team that has found that tomato plants use a different compound, neryl diphosphate, as the substrate for making monoterpenes ... Other co-authors from MSU are Amanda Charbonneau, biochemistry and molecular biology research assistant; and Matthew Larson and Curtis Wilkerson, of the bioinformatics core of the Research Technology Support Facility; from U-M are Adam Schmidt and Richard Xu... (Science Daily)
Jablonski tests morphological data against molecular data May 29, 2009
Our study also points the way toward new partnerships with molecular biology, as we straighten out the mismatches that we did find, he said. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
The Wayne C. Booth Graduate Student Prize for Excellence in Teaching May 29, 2009
D. in 2007 in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, where he focused on the detection and synthetic uses of chemically modified RNA. This summer, he will begin his residency in Anesthesiology at the University. Fong said his primary goal as a teacher is to demystify the subject he is teaching for his students. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Researchers Gain Ground In Efforts To Fight Parasitic Worm Infections May 28, 2009
Other UT Southwestern researchers involved in the study were lead author and pharmacology graduate student Zhu Wang; former graduate student Daniel Motola; Dr. Kamalesh Sharma, research scientist in internal medicine; Dr. Richard Auchus, professor of internal medicine; and Dr. Steven Kliewer, professor of molecular biology and pharmacology. Researchers from the Van Andel Research Institute, Argonne National Laboratory, George Washington University Medical Center and the University of... (Science Daily)
First comprehensive guidelines for managing medullary thyroid carcinoma published in Thyroid journal May 28, 2009
Thyroid publishes original articles and timely reviews that reflect the rapidly advancing changes in our understanding of thyroid physiology and pathology, from the molecular biology of the cell to clinical management of thyroid disorders. A complete table of contents and free sample issue may be viewed online at. (EurekAlert!)
New therapy substitutes missing protein in those with muscular dystrophy May 27, 2009
D., principal investigator of the study and a professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology ysics. Muscular dystrophy causes the muscles in the body to progressively weaken. (EurekAlert!)
Nervous System May Be Culprit In Deadly Muscle Disease May 27, 2009
4, 2006) Blocking a central signal molecule, researchers from the Mouse Biology Unit of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Monterotondo, Italy, have found a way to protect muscle from. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Shared Genetic Link Between Dental Disease Periodontitis And Heart Attack Discovered May 26, 2009
Dr. Arne Schaefer, of the Institute for Clinical Molecular Biology, University of Kiel, Germany, said that his team had discovered a genetic variant situated on chromosome 9 which was shared between the two diseases. "We studied a genetic locus on chromosome 9p21.3 that had previously been identified to be associated with myocardial infarction, in a group of 151 patients suffering from the most aggressive, early-onset forms of periodontitis, and a group of 1097 CHD patients who had already had a... (Science Daily)
Math, science teachers wanted May 26, 2009
I have a doctoral degree in molecular biology, and have experience teaching at the college and high school levels. I found certification and the training required by university education departments to be an insurmountable barrier for someone supporting a family. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Intelligent Life Sciences Search Engine: Grid Browser Understands Technical Terms And Context May 24, 2009
They have been tested in three scenarios: evidence-based medicine, mining of scientific and patent literature, and in molecular biology. In each case, the focus has been on infectious diseases. (Science Daily)
Brookline resident recognized for excellence in teaching at BU May 24, 2009
He directs BU s Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, and his legendary molecular biology laboratory course at BU s College of Arts and Sciences is the only such biology/biochemistry and molecular biology undergraduate course where students do original research. Loading commenting interface. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Heat-tolerant Coral Reefs Discovered: May Survive Global Warming May 23, 2009
But the molecular biology of corals and their zooxanthellae under stress is shockingly understudied, he added. To examine the corals and their symbionts at the molecular level, the researchers are collaborating with John Pringle, a professor of genetics at Stanford. (Science Daily)
Why the thumb of the right hand is on the left hand side May 23, 2009
"What is most remarkable: The cells are told what to do not only because the molecule is present but also by the different concentrations of the molecules in the tissue", says group leader Pia Aanstad of the Institute for Molecular Biology of the University of Innsbruck ... Pia Aanstad started her research work at the Institute for Molecular Biology of the University of Innsbruck, headed by Prof. (EurekAlert!)
How An Enzyme Tells Stem Cells Which Way To Divide May 22, 2009
"Wherever aPKC is at on a cell's cortex or membrane, Miranda isn't," says Kenneth E. Prehoda, a professor in the chemistry department and member of the UO's Institute of Molecular Biology. When a stem cell duplicates into daughter cells, the side, or cortical domain, containing aPKC (atypical protein kinase C) continues as a stem cell, while the other domain with Miranda becomes a differentiated cell such as a neuron that forms the central nervous system. (Science Daily)
LSUHSC research describes function of key protein in cancer spread May 22, 2009
New Orleans, LA Research led by David Worthylake, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, may help lay the groundwork for the development of a compound to prevent the spread of cancer. The research will be published in the May 29, 2009 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry. (EurekAlert!)
Pacific selects OHSU provost next president Hallick has been at Pill Hill since 1977, provost since 1989 May 20, 2009
Before coming to OHSU, Hallick was a postdoctoral fellow in the molecular biology and chemistry departments at the University of California at Berkeley. Hallick graduated with a Ph. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Microbio professor uses mice to find cures May 20, 2009
Berges is a new faculty member of the Microbiology and Molecular Biology Department who is working to find cures for diseases by using mice ... Berges, a new faculty member of the Microbiology and Molecular Biology Department, said his humanized mice are essential for his research. (The Daily Universe, UT)
New Tool Isolates RNA Within Specific Cells May 20, 2009
In Doe's lab, Miller, Cleary and research technician Kristin J. Robinson of the UO's institutes of Neuroscience and Molecular Biology manipulated Drosophila so that they would only express UPRT in specific target cells. The group tested the new approach in embryos, larvae and adults using microarray technology to detect cell type-specific gene expression. (Science Daily)
The Endoplasmic Reticulum Organelle May 19, 2009
Alberts et al, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 3rd edition, Garland Publishing, 1994. Benedetti, A., et al. Endoplasmic reticulum: a metabolic compartment. (Suite101.com)
Komodo Dragons Even More Deadly Than Thought May 19, 2009
"These large carnivorous reptiles are known to bite prey and release them, leaving the prey to bleed to death from the horrific wounds inflicted. We have now shown that it is the combined arsenal of the Komodo Dragon's tooth and venom that account for their hunting prowess," said Dr Fry from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bio21 Institute at the University of Melbourne. "The combination of this specialized bite and venom seem to minimise the Dragon's contact with its prey... (Science Daily)
Phosphate Balance In Higher Organisms Elucidated May 18, 2009
Chemists and biochemists at the Ruhr University, working in collaboration with research scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Heidelberg and the University of Lausanne, have now gained insight into the basic data on the formation mechanism of polyphosphate chains. The scientists have been able to identify the first x-ray structure of the enzyme responsible for the biosynthesis of polyphosphates in highly developed organisms (eukaryotes) and to distinguish the basic... (Science Daily)
Honolulu student receives Fulbright Research Grant May 17, 2009
A Honolulu molecular biology major is among the 22 students from Pomona College to receive this year's Fulbright Research Grant. The student, Reed Ayabe, will travel to the University of Kyoto in Japan to conduct research using DNA cloning to determine the primary protein structure of venom from Japanese scorpions. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Identification of a key molecular pathway required for brain neural circuit formation May 16, 2009
Dr. Frdric Charron is Assistant Research Professor IRCM and Director of the Molecular Biology of Neural Development Research Unit at the IRCM. Dr. Charron is also Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Universit de Montral, member of the Centre of Excellence in Neuromics of Universit de Montral (CENUM), member of the McGill Program in Neuroengineering, and Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University ... D. Director of the Molecular Biology of Neural... (EurekAlert!)
Untraditional humanist asks: What is a human being; how do we know? May 15, 2009
D., he did research in molecular biology at the National Institutes of Health and served in the United States Public Health Service. Kass, who was a founding fellow of the bioethics think tank the Hastings Center, joined the Chicago faculty in 1976. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Visualizing Virus Replication In Three Dimensions May 15, 2009
Professor Dr. Ralf Bartenschlager, director of the Department of Molecular Virology at the Heidelberg Hygiene Institute and his team, working in cooperation with colleagues from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) have published their study in the latest issue of the prestigious journal Cell Host & Microbes. Viruses do not have a metabolism and cannot produce proteins from their genetic material (RNA or DNA) on their own. (Science Daily)
Analysis Of Flu Virus Could Lead To Better Vaccines May 14, 2009
"We have proposed that antibody interference plays a major role in determining the effectiveness of the antibody response to a viral infection," said Ned Wingreen, a professor of molecular biology and a member of the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics. "And we believe that in order to get a more powerful vaccine, people are going to want one that minimizes this interference.". (Science Daily)
Molecular Structure Could Help Explain Albinism, Melanoma May 14, 2009
Chiu is professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at BCM and director of the National Center for Macromolecular Imaging. "It is very large and composed of 24 molecules," Cong said. (Science Daily)
